13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip

If I pay full price of the MacBook would I still be paying for anything

Posted on Jul 3, 2024 2:37 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2024 7:50 AM

You don't absolutely need to pay anything, but you are likely to have other expenses.


For instance, you should be making backups – preferably multiple backups – of your data. The Mac has a built-in backup utility (Time Machine),, but even if you use that one, you would need to buy your own backup drive(s).


I also assume that you want to use the Mac to go on the Internet. Home Wi-Fi Internet service is not included with purchase of the MacBook Air. You would need to arrange that separately (e.g., with a cable or phone company).

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Jul 3, 2024 7:50 AM in response to Nicole7905

You don't absolutely need to pay anything, but you are likely to have other expenses.


For instance, you should be making backups – preferably multiple backups – of your data. The Mac has a built-in backup utility (Time Machine),, but even if you use that one, you would need to buy your own backup drive(s).


I also assume that you want to use the Mac to go on the Internet. Home Wi-Fi Internet service is not included with purchase of the MacBook Air. You would need to arrange that separately (e.g., with a cable or phone company).

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